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Don’t Fry Day – Dr. Simpson on Sun Protection

posted on May 23, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019 is Don’t Fry Day to raise awareness of sun safety and skin protection. Dr. Greg Simpson of University Dermatology Associates answered some questions on how to optimize protection against the sun all year. Q: What should people look for when choosing sunscreen? Dr. Simpson: Broad spectrum…

Dr. Marina Roytman on Hepatitis

posted on April 25, 2019

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and Dr. Marina Roytman has defined hepatitis and provides facts on the complexities of the condition. What is hepatitis? “Hepa” in latin means liver and ‘itis” means inflammation. So, “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Just like appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. What are…

James Davis, MD on Firearm Safety

posted on March 26, 2019

James W. Davis, MD, was one of 24 surgeons — and one of only two from California — on the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma’s Firearm Strategy Team (FAST) Workgroup. The FAST group produced recommendations for reducing and preventing firearm injuries and deaths. The surgeons, like Dr. Davis,…

The First Thyroidectomy in the Central Valley

posted on March 5, 2019

Dr. Farah Karipineni of the UCSF Fresno Department of Surgery is part of the only team in the Valley offering scarless thyroidectomy which leaves no visible scars after surgery.

Renee Kinman Speaks on Type 2 Diabetes

posted on February 25, 2019

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Renee Kinman, lists the issues created by type 2 diabetes and what can be done to address the condition.

Dr. Patil Armenian on the Dangers of Marijuana Edibles

posted on February 20, 2019

Dr. Patil Armenian talks about the dangers of marijuana edibles as emergency rooms are seeing an increase of patients coming in due to them.

The Connection – Winter 2019

posted on January 29, 2019

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Dangers of Vaping

posted on January 17, 2019

Pulmonologist, Dr. Vipul Jain, talks about the dangers of vaping.

Chinese Delegates Tour Community Regional Pediatrics Facilities

posted on January 3, 2019

Dr. John Moua was part of the team that gave delegates from Beijing a look at the comprehensive and quality pediatric care provided at Community Regional Medical Center.

Teens & Depression

posted on December 3, 2018

Dr. Patrick Shea, UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program pediatric psychiatrist gives advice on reaching out to teenagers who may have depression and what resources are locally available.

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